Knee socks
Many men wear knee socks, rightly so. The knee-sock or high sock reaches knee level, providing pleasant warmth and total comfort. The man's knee sock is an accessory that underlines the elegance of all men, and never lets you see the legs.
Preferred materials for your knee-high socks and long socks
The knee-high sock reaches the knee level, which helps retain warmth in the calf and provides comfortable ease. It emphasizes a man's elegance and prevents his legs from being visible. Certain materials are preferable for knee-high socks. The premier material for ensuring comfort for your calves is Lisle cotton: it's a fine yet very durable and soft cotton fiber with absorbent properties, ideal for all seasons. The Lisle cotton knee-high sock is less elastic and has a shiny appearance.
The knee-high socks made of organic Nile cotton are the softest. This type of cotton is known for its extreme softness due to the length of its fibers. This organic cotton is composed of two different Egyptian cottons: Giza 45 (considered the best cotton in the world) and Giza 87 (very precious and cultivated in the Nile Delta) which retains colors very well.
Virgin merino wool comes from a sheep native to North Africa whose fleece is sheared annually. This wool is renewable and natural. It brings warmth, lightness, and durability to knee-high socks. Wool knee-high socks are ideal for winter. Moreover, its fiber is inherently antibacterial and blocks odors.
Wear your knee-high socks and long socks with style
In a formal environment, opt for easy and simpler combinations such as a navy blue suit with knee-high socks of the same color, a gray suit with gray knee-high socks, and favor black or brown shoes for a guaranteed chic effect. If you feel comfortable with colors, try more original combinations like red or green knee-high socks, and if the environment allows, opt for striped or polka dot patterns.
The same rules apply if you're wearing casual attire. However, you can be much more liberal with patterns and wear knee-high socks in brighter colors. Try replacing your black trousers with navy blue ones for a more subtle look. Nevertheless, we recommend not wearing knee-high socks with overly extravagant patterns.
As you've understood, it's theoretically customary to match the color of your knee-high socks to your trousers or shoes. It's important to remember that a perfect outfit consists of 3 major colors, not counting variations in shades.